What is 48/72 Divided By 8/4

Solving $\frac{48}{72}\div\frac{8}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{72} \div \frac{8}{4} = \frac{48}{72} \times \frac{4}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 4 = 192$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 8 = 576$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{72} \times \frac{8}{4} = \frac{192}{576}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{192}{576}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $192$ and $576$. The GCD of $192$ and $576$ is $192$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{192 \div 192}{576 \div 192} = \frac{1}{3}$

Answer $\frac{48}{72}\div\frac{8}{4} = \frac{1}{3}$

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